2022-02-12 14:34
They say Rome wasn’t built in a night. The same could be said for head coach Pat Narduzzi and his Pittsburgh Panthers. It took seven years, but with faith from the administration, Nard… Read More
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2022-02-11 23:38
The game of baseball changed forever.
After years — more like decades — of debate, the designated hitter is officially coming to the National League. That’s at least one le… Read More
2021-09-01 20:46
Mike Tomlin has the impossible job of a head coach every year when it comes to whittling down roster spots. He has to have hard conversations with young men, and sometimes veterans, about ho… Read More
2021-08-23 14:06
Before we know it, Pittsburgh Penguins hockey will be back once again.
On Sept. 27, the Penguins will hit the ice for their first preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, t… Read More
2021-08-11 19:24
Welcome back to the PGH Sports Castle Podcast! It’s been a bit since we’ve done a show, but for good reason. Recently, host Rachael Kriger took a job and moved down to Ocala, Flo… Read More
2021-08-02 12:03
As stated in Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, the key to enjoying the 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates season was, and remains, being rational. They were not going to compete for a pl… Read More
2021-07-28 15:10
As stated in Part 1 of this series, the key to enjoying the 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates season was, and remains, being rational. They were not going to compete for a playoff spot. Plai… Read More
2021-07-27 15:27
The key to enjoying the 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates season was, and remains, being rational. They were not going to compete for a playoff spot. Plain and simple. You should have looked yourself… Read More
2021-07-20 22:10
Two days from now the NHL will officially have its 32nd team in the Seattle Kraken. The Seattle Expansion Draft will take place on Wednesday at 8:00 pm EST televised on ESPN2 in the United S… Read More
2021-07-12 11:42
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Henry Davis, a catcher out of Louisville, with the first overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. Davis is coming off his best college season of his career. He bat… Read More
2021-07-08 19:19
Here is my pitch for an NWHL team in Pittsburgh: The Pittsburgh Prowlers will become the eighth team under the NWHL. They will be owned by The Lemieux Group LP and have a close relation to t… Read More
2021-06-26 03:22
The likelihood of Buffalo Sabres superstar Jack Eichel coming to Pittsburgh is equivalent to me winning the lottery or you finding a girlfriend. It sounds absurd to add him to the Penguins w… Read More
2021-06-22 17:21
Podcast — It’s been a while since we’ve had a show, but the PGH Sports Castle Podcast is back! Rachael Kriger is back with a special guest, a big name on the soccer scene i… Read More
2021-06-21 21:03
For the fifth time in franchise history, the Pittsburgh Pirates will make the first selection of the MLB Draft. Hearing that stat seems rather mind blowing. As bad as the Pirates have been f… Read More
2021-06-18 19:22
We still have over a month until the Seattle Kraken starts to pick players from teams like candy. But it is never too early to speculate on who the Pittsburgh Penguins could lose in the upco… Read More
2021-06-09 13:19
This upcoming season is the last chance the Pittsburgh Penguins have at winning another Stanley Cup with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. The Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup window may only… Read More
2021-06-04 12:59
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ glory days seem so long ago when in reality, it’s only been five years. As time wears on, the days of dominant goaltending from the likes of Marc-Andre F… Read More
2021-06-02 16:21
The Pittsburgh Penguins were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs in the first round for the third straight season. The Penguins have a 3-11 record in their last three playoff series. Si… Read More
2021-05-29 14:05
Editor’s Note: I am entering my senior year at Robert Morris University and am a writer for the student-run publication called Colonial Sports Network. I have been covering RMU D1 hock… Read More
2021-05-13 13:18
Despite this season being abbreviated by 26 games, this has been an egregious and long regular season for the NHL. Coronavirus, injuries, player safety outcry, locked divisions, floods in Da… Read More
2021-05-12 12:35
This will be a constantly updated article for whenever Wilson makes another one of his moves. We all know he is going to again and the NHL will let him get away with it. Last updated 5/11/20… Read More
2021-05-03 22:10
Jason Zucker has moved around the lineup and battled injuries in his first full season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. But for the team to truly be labeled as Stanley Cup contenders, they need… Read More
2021-05-02 18:54
With the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first round pick in the NFL Draft, the team selected Najee Harris. With the selection of Harris, the Steelers fixed a need at running back. But was it the… Read More
2021-04-30 22:48
For over a decade, Maurkice Pouncey was an anchor for the Steelers in the middle of their offensive line. Now, following his retirement, front office management has an opportunity to fill th… Read More
2021-04-27 14:17
Kansas City Royals fans are sharing a familiar experience as Pittsburgh Pirates fans. They too were projected to lose around 100 games and to finish last in their division. Neither team is h… Read More
2021-04-24 15:30
Note from the Writer: This is going to be an opinionated collum on my experience attending the Pittsburgh Penguins game on 4/22/2021 based on how the Penguins organization has adapted to COV… Read More
2021-04-23 04:59
Welcome back to another episode of the PGH Sports Castle Podcast! This week, Shalene Hixon joins Rachael Kriger for a quick-hit podcast to talk about some news and notes around our favorite… Read More
2021-04-20 16:38
I, like many, took a total hiatus from baseball during the offseason. I had adopted the Tampa Bay Rays as my 2020 American League team and they had lost to the hated Los Angeles Dodgers supe… Read More
2021-04-16 13:13
Mitch Keller had an excellent start against the Chicago Cubs on April 10. He pitched five innings, giving up only one hit and one walk. He also had seven strikeouts for the Pittsburgh Pirate… Read More
2021-04-15 04:31
On Thursday, IMG Academy’s five-star big man Efton Reid will commit to a program, and analysts continue connecting him to Pitt.
Reid isn’t the first high profile recruit placing… Read More
2021-04-14 16:35
Before the season had started, we were seeing the Pittsburgh Pirates in the national spotlight. It was not for the players on the field, despite Phillip Evans getting national attention now… Read More
2021-04-13 18:41
Ron Hextall has made his first trade as the Pittsburgh Penguins general manager. Jeff Carter is a Penguin. On Sunday night, the Penguins traded a conditional 2022 3rd round pick and a 2023 c… Read More
2021-04-12 13:17
We, as Pittsburgh Pirates fans, typically hear about prospects for years. The future players are usually all we have to look forward among losing seasons. However, I did not see this Phillip… Read More
2021-04-09 16:17
Note from the Writer: Based on feedback (which I greatly appreciate) I wanted to point out it was unfair of me to blame Bob Nutting for parking and food prices. However, the sentiment stands… Read More
2021-04-08 13:06
Ever since coming over in an under-the-radar deal for Daniel Sprong, Marcus Pettersson has served the Pittsburgh Penguins as a strong young defender. But this season he looks different, and… Read More
2021-04-05 13:26
The Pittsburgh Pirates took on the Chicago Cubs this weekend in their opening series. While the season started with a win, the Pirates went on to drop back-to-back games to close out the ser… Read More
2021-04-02 14:16
Wow, what a fantastic day. After a quarantine-ridden half season of baseball and a cold winter, we finally had an Opening Day to a 162-game season. Not only did the Pittsburgh Pirates beat t… Read More
2021-03-31 14:22
At the beginning of this season, I said that Jared McCann would be the biggest x-factor for the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2021 season. Over halfway through the current season and both Evge… Read More
2021-03-30 19:40
The offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers has been quite a busy one, to say the least.
With very little wiggle room thanks to the salary cap, everyone knew this would not be pretty. But just… Read More
2021-03-27 02:46
There’s no hiding the 2020 season could be a long one for the Pittsburgh Pirates. That’s why the organization should focus on having a young group of players showcasing their tal… Read More
2021-03-25 15:00
Pittsburgh Penguins fans have not only been blessed with some of the most entertaining hockey ever played in the NHL. Off the ice, they have had things be just as entertaining. The Penguins… Read More
2021-03-11 17:20
Entering the 2021 season, the East Division looked to be one of the toughest in the entire league. The Bruins, Capitals, Penguins and Flyers were all stable playoff contenders. The Devils, S… Read More
2021-03-10 19:40
Welcome back to another edition of the PGH Sports Castle Podcast! This week, we celebrate International Women’s Day — and International Women’s Month — with host Rach… Read More
2021-03-04 14:01
Raise your hand if you had Mark Friedman and Josh Currie playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins this season. Congrats, you win tickets to a 15% capacity Penguins game.
In the past handful… Read More
2021-02-17 21:23
Podcast — On the latest episode of the PGH Sports Castle Podcast, a full trio returns to chat about sports in the city. Rachael Kriger returns to host and welcomes back Cody Flavell to… Read More
2021-02-17 17:22
I have been gone a while. Not gone from home or even from the Internet, but just gone from writing. Before I left, I was hitting my best daily clicks I had ever had. The problem is, I was mi… Read More
2021-02-16 16:19
The wheels have gone full speed for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in terms of getting players on board for the 2021 season. Pittsburgh, in the last two weeks, has announced the signings of five… Read More
2021-02-11 15:03
This week on the PGH Sports Castle Podcast, Owen Krepps takes the hosting reins this week, while Rachael is on a conference call. Owen is joined by Pittsburgh Penguins beat writer Josh Yohe… Read More
2021-01-29 17:49
On Wednesday, the hockey world was shocked to find out that Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford had stepped down due to personal reasons. Assistant general manager Patrick All… Read More
2021-01-27 21:20
Longtime Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford has resigned his position this afternoon due to “personal reasons.” Penguins assistant general manager Patrick Allvin… Read More
2021-01-25 15:19
After a rugged start to the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are trending in the right direction. Pittsburgh won the second game of their mini series with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday… Read More
2021-01-24 23:04
Podcast — On the latest PGH Sports Castle Podcast, we welcome another guest! This time, Matt Gajtka, notable Pittsburgh media all-around guy, joins the show. Owen Krepps leads a talk w… Read More
2021-01-13 14:23
Podcast — The NHL is back tonight! The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to rebound from a shortened postseason last year that saw them fall out of the first round. Owen Krepps join… Read More
2021-01-08 17:24
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC are laying down the framework for their 2021 roster. After a disappointing end to the 2020 season, the Riverhounds saw a lot of familiar faces leave the organiz… Read More
2021-01-08 15:51
Are you ready for some Steelers playoff football?
Sunday night, Pittsburgh (3rd seed) will host the Cleveland Browns (6th seed) in an AFC Wild Card matchup. It’s also a rematch fr… Read More
2021-01-04 00:29
This year is already starting to look like a better year than last year. The NHL season is only 10 days away. All teams’ training camps have started by today. Before you know it we wil… Read More
2021-01-03 20:59
Our team of writers at Pittsburgh Sports Castle took a stab at coming up with some New Year’s Resolutions for a few of the teams in the city. Take a look and let us know your resolutio… Read More
2020-12-27 14:20
This year sucks. That sentiment is shared in the present tense because with just a handful of days left in the year, much more could go wrong. For the current state of the Pittsburgh Pirates… Read More
2020-12-23 18:46
Podcast — Welcome back to another episode of the PGH Sports Castle Podcast! On the last two shows, we teased who this week’s guest would be, joining host Rachael Kriger on t… Read More
2020-12-20 23:59
Today the NHL has given us an information dump on the status of the 2021 season after having their scheduled call with team general managers last night. Mark your calendars for Jan. 13, as t… Read More
2020-12-19 18:02
Things could be worse for the Pittsburgh Steelers right now, but it isn’t all sunshine and rainbows either.
In Week 12, they just barely beat the Baltimore Ravens’ JV team 19-14… Read More
2020-12-17 19:03
Podcast — Welcome back to another episode of the PGH Sports Castle Podcast! For the second show in a row, we have a guest joining host Rachael Kriger. This time, we have Mike Asti… Read More
2020-12-17 13:33
It is no secret that Pittsburgh and Philadelphia hate each other, especially when it comes to sports. But every now and then we are reminded of things that are bigger than the game. After be… Read More
2020-12-08 21:18
The National Hockey League has put forward a return to play plan for the 2020-21 season. Starting in January, NHL will play 56 games starting Jan. 13. There will be 10-day training camps sta… Read More
2020-12-07 13:39
Since entering the league in 2017, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has been one of the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ fan favorites. I’ll be the first to admit, it’s hard not to lo… Read More
2020-12-06 20:36
If you ask any Yinzer how many major sports teams the city of Pittsburgh has, they would likely say three. That’s in reference to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins. But man… Read More
2020-11-30 13:25
We still have no idea what is going to happen for the NHL’s 2020-21 season. However, within the past few weeks, rumors have begun to swirl about the possibility of new divisions being… Read More
2020-11-27 18:14
Podcast — Another episode of the PGH Sports Castle Podcast on your wishlist? Well, wish granted! This week, we have two very special guests joining host Rachael Kriger on the show. Wit… Read More
2020-11-21 18:40
Podcast — Welcome back to another episode of the PGH Sports Castle Podcast! This week, the Pittsburgh Steelers are the main focus once again, as they are the only major-league sports t… Read More
2020-11-19 13:27
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC are going to need some hefty replacements for the 2021 season. On their personal social media pages, defender Thomas Vancaeyezeele and Robbie Mertz announced th… Read More
2020-11-12 04:24
Let’s take a trip back to last weekend when the Pittsburgh Steelers faced the Dallas Cowboys.
Before the game even started, people threw around the words “blowout” and &ldq&hell…Read More
2020-11-09 15:53
My understanding of “Pitting” is this: Increasing the hopes and enthusiasm of Panther fans to extremely high levels, just to bring them crashing down in excruciating fashion. I b… Read More
2020-11-03 14:10
Yesterday, Pitt Panthers safety Paris Ford opted out of the final four games of the football season Ford surprised Panther fans when he chose to play this season in the first place. He… Read More
2020-11-02 14:57
While most of us were sleeping, or finishing up watching that awful NFC East matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for New York Jets linebacker Avery Williamson. The Jets will receive the… Read More
2020-10-29 20:42
Without a doubt, the 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the best teams in the NFL right now.
After their nail-biting win against the Tennessee Titans last week, the Steelers moved to 6-0 to… Read More
2020-10-29 15:27
The Pittsburgh Pirates now have until the end of the weekend to decide on whether to pick up Chris Archer’s option of $11 million or pay the $250,000 buyout of his contract. Archer had… Read More
2020-10-28 15:01
Editorial — First and foremost, shout out to my beautiful fiancé for sticking with me through another baseball season. There were points where I had a ball game on each of my tw… Read More
2020-10-27 14:44
Editorial — I have seen a lot of Twitter replies about how much this shortened MLB season really means to fans. Anytime the official MLB Twitter account tweets there is a dozen replies… Read More
2020-10-26 13:56
There was not much any coordinator or coach could have done with the Pittsburgh Panthers personnel on Saturday to make a difference. Notre Dame was simply bigger, stronger, faster and more t… Read More
2020-10-24 15:53
Podcast — Welcome back for another episode of the PGH Sports Castle Podcast!
First and foremost, before we dive into any sports talk, we take a moment to remember the life and leg… Read More
2020-10-24 15:34
After a dominant win over the Cleveland Browns, the Pittsburgh Steelers now have a tough matchup against the Tennessee Titans. This upcoming game will be a battle between two undefeated team… Read More
2020-10-22 14:42
Editorial — This section will be reserved for my random, yet timely, Pittsburgh sports thoughts that I have while enjoying my morning cup of coffee from Allegheny Coffee and Tea E… Read More
2020-10-21 14:23
Editorial — This section will be reserved for my random, yet timely, Pittsburgh sports thoughts that I have while enjoying my morning cup of coffee from Allegheny Coffee and Tea Exchan… Read More
2020-10-20 14:55
Editorial — This is the first edition of my daily weekday article. This section will be reserved for my random, yet timely, Pittsburgh sports thoughts. These will be quick-hit articles… Read More
2020-10-09 15:09
Podcast — Welcome back to another episode of the Pittsburgh Sports Castle Podcast! Today, joining host Rachael Kriger, is a special guest. Ryan James, a defender for the Pittsburg… Read More
2020-10-08 04:15
Despite lacking a first-round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins were more than active. The biggest news the Penguins made was trading away goaltender Matt Murray&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-10-07 02:42
Despite the Stanley Cup being awarded just one week ago to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the NHL offseason is already in full-swing. The first-round of the NHL draft is happening tonight, with th… Read More
2020-10-04 16:01
We had an uncharacteristic day yesterday going 0-for-3 with our college football picks. The good news is, our numbers remain high and a full slate of NFL picks are ready to go.
As always, de… Read More
2020-10-03 00:21
We’ve waited so long for this. There’s nothing better than betting on college football and the NFL. Historically, it’s where we’ve made the majority of our money. So… Read More
2020-10-02 14:00
Editorial — Going into this season, the Pittsburgh Steelers knew their offensive line would look a little different.
Ramon Foster’s retirement forced the Steelers to shuffle pers… Read More
2020-10-01 16:51
Podcast — Welcome back to another episode of the PGH Sports Castle Podcast! Hard to believe that it’s already October in this crazy pandemic-filled year. Either way, we made… Read More
2020-09-30 20:39
As recently as June, it didn’t seem like we were going to get baseball period. So, despite a 19-41 finish by the Pittsburgh Pirates, it is nice to be able to hand out team awards consi… Read More
2020-09-29 15:54
Editorial — The Pittsburgh Steelers notched a huge victory against the Houston Texans on Sunday. It wasn’t the most thrilling of match ups, not a huge rivalry for the Steelers &m&hell…Read More
2020-09-28 19:40
University of Pittsburgh redshirt senior defensive lineman Patrick Jones III had a game-high three sacks, and Kenny Pickett threw for two touchdown passes, as the No. 23 ranked Panthers defe… Read More
2020-09-26 01:23
Baldwin standout defensive tackle Dorien Ford has elected to continue his football career at the University of Pittsburgh. Ford selected Pitt over 24 different schools, including Michigan, P… Read More
2020-09-25 01:54
After a full day of anticipation, the Patric Hornqvist and Mike Matheson trade has finally been announced by the Pittsburgh Penguins and general manager Jim Rutherford. The Penguins have tra… Read More
2020-09-24 18:11
No, getting rid of Marc-André Fleury and protecting Matt Murray in the expansion draft was not the wrong move. That opinion is fraudulent. Fleury is more than a decade older. His cap… Read More
2020-09-23 15:42
Things are looking good so far for the Pittsburgh Steelers, owning a 2-0 record to start the season for the first time since 2017. This is thanks to several factors, including a stout defens… Read More
2020-09-23 15:03
The Pittsburgh Penguins assembled the deepest roster they’ve had since winning the Stanley Cup. Unfortunately, that roster didn’t gel enough after the long layoff and they were k… Read More
2020-09-21 02:24
Seven games remain in the shortened MLB regular season and the Pittsburgh Pirates currently sit at 15 wins on the year. That figure is 12 behind the fourth place team in their division and 1… Read More
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